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What is Paragard T 380A
CopperThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCopper is a mineral found in small amounts in the body. It helps certain enzymes work properly, such as cytochrome c oxidase, monoamine oxidase, and superoxide dismutase. Copper is also used in some birth control devices, such as intrauterine devices.
O-Cal FA multivitaminis the brand name
Paragard T 380A Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
O-Cal FA multivitamin
Copper
1970
4
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Copper, otherwise known as O-Cal FA multivitamin, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses like IUD therapy and dietary supplementation .IUD therapy
dietary supplementation
Effectiveness
How Paragard T 380A Affects PatientsCopper is an important part of many enzymes in the body. However, too much copper can have a negative effect on fertility, especially when it is released from copper-containing IUDs.
How Paragard T 380A works in the bodyCopper is an important mineral that helps many enzymes in the body work properly. It is absorbed in the gut, and then transported to the golgi apparatus of cells. While in the body, it binds to proteins like ceruloplasmin, albumin, and alpha-2-macroglobulin. Copper is also used as a cofactor in enzymes that help connective tissue develop. A lack of copper can lead to serious conditions like Occipital Horn Syndrome and Menke's Disease, both of which can cause neurological impairment and death. Copper can also reduce the viability and motility of sperm, which is how it works
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed measure of Paragard T 380A is contingent upon the acknowledged condition, including Emergency Contraception, alimentary supplementation and Parenteral Feedings. The dosage can be found in the table below, dependent upon the given delivery technique.Condition
Dosage
Administration
dietary supplementation
0.16 mg, , 313.4 mg, 0.4 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.232 mg, 0.667 mg, 0.33 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.67 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.34 mg, 1.1 mg, 1.5 mg, 0.66 mg, 1.05 mg, 1.25 mg, 0.333 mg, 311.0 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.4 mg, 0.042 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.00002222 mg/mg, 0.00007 mg/mg, 0.000008 mg/mg, 0.00005 mg/mg, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.00033 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral, , Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Kit, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Kit - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Liquid - Oral, Topical, Film - Topical, Film, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Trace Element Deficiency
0.16 mg, , 313.4 mg, 0.4 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.232 mg, 0.667 mg, 0.33 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.67 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.34 mg, 1.1 mg, 1.5 mg, 0.66 mg, 1.05 mg, 1.25 mg, 0.333 mg, 311.0 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.4 mg, 0.042 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.00002222 mg/mg, 0.00007 mg/mg, 0.000008 mg/mg, 0.00005 mg/mg, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.00033 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral, , Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Kit, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Kit - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Liquid - Oral, Topical, Film - Topical, Film, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
IUD therapy
0.16 mg, , 313.4 mg, 0.4 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.232 mg, 0.667 mg, 0.33 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.67 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.34 mg, 1.1 mg, 1.5 mg, 0.66 mg, 1.05 mg, 1.25 mg, 0.333 mg, 311.0 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.4 mg, 0.042 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.00002222 mg/mg, 0.00007 mg/mg, 0.000008 mg/mg, 0.00005 mg/mg, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.00033 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral, , Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Kit, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Kit - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Liquid - Oral, Topical, Film - Topical, Film, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Emergency Contraception
0.16 mg, , 313.4 mg, 0.4 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.232 mg, 0.667 mg, 0.33 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.67 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.34 mg, 1.1 mg, 1.5 mg, 0.66 mg, 1.05 mg, 1.25 mg, 0.333 mg, 311.0 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.4 mg, 0.042 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.00002222 mg/mg, 0.00007 mg/mg, 0.000008 mg/mg, 0.00005 mg/mg, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.00033 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral, , Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Kit, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Kit - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Liquid - Oral, Topical, Film - Topical, Film, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Parenteral Feedings
0.16 mg, , 313.4 mg, 0.4 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.232 mg, 0.667 mg, 0.33 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.67 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.34 mg, 1.1 mg, 1.5 mg, 0.66 mg, 1.05 mg, 1.25 mg, 0.333 mg, 311.0 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.4 mg, 0.042 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.00002222 mg/mg, 0.00007 mg/mg, 0.000008 mg/mg, 0.00005 mg/mg, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.00033 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral, , Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Kit, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Kit - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Liquid - Oral, Topical, Film - Topical, Film, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
weigh >40 kg
0.16 mg, , 313.4 mg, 0.4 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.232 mg, 0.667 mg, 0.33 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.67 mg, 10.0 mg, 0.34 mg, 1.1 mg, 1.5 mg, 0.66 mg, 1.05 mg, 1.25 mg, 0.333 mg, 311.0 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.4 mg, 0.042 mg, 2.5 mg, 0.003 mg/mg, 0.00002222 mg/mg, 0.00007 mg/mg, 0.000008 mg/mg, 0.00005 mg/mg, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.00033 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral, , Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Kit, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Kit - Oral, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Liquid - Oral, Topical, Film - Topical, Film, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Warnings
There are 2 known major drug interactions with Paragard T 380A.Common Paragard T 380A Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Dehydroascorbic acid
Moderate
The serum concentration of Dehydroascorbic acid can be decreased when it is combined with Copper.
Zinc ascorbate
Moderate
The serum concentration of Zinc ascorbate can be decreased when it is combined with Copper.
Paragard T 380A Toxicity & Overdose RiskCopper toxicity is thought to be caused by chemical reactions with high copper concentrations that create harmful oxygen molecules.
Paragard T 380A Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Paragard T 380A?
Two active trials are assessing the potential of Paragard T 380A to provide IUD therapy, dietary supplementation and Parenteral Feedings for various conditions.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
dietary supplementation
0 Actively Recruiting
Trace Element Deficiency
0 Actively Recruiting
Emergency Contraception
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
IUD therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Parenteral Feedings
0 Actively Recruiting
weigh >40 kg
0 Actively Recruiting
Paragard T 380A Reviews: What are patients saying about Paragard T 380A?
5Patient Review
5/27/2022 I just received Paraguard this morning and my review is for insertion. It was not as bad as I have read. A mild to moderate cramp and it was over. On scale of 1-10 I’d say a 2/3. It was not bad at all. I would note that I took 3 aleve 1 hr before appointment and was on my period. I have 1 child age 22. I will give another review as time goes on how I like it. But so far so good, only mild cramping since this morning..
5Patient Review
9/23/2022 I was looking for a non-hormonal option for birth control and found this. The insertion process was painful, but it was worth it. I haven't had any issues with side effects like crazy bleeding or weight gain, and my acne has cleared up.
4.7Patient Review
8/3/2022 I had the copper IUD for almost 2 years and it was my favorite! The only reason why i got off of it was because I was an athlete in college at the time and couldn't afford to deal with the heavy cramping and bleeding but I think now that I have a more sedentary lifestyle, I'd go back!I will note that for my periods I use "regular" tampons on my heavy days but on the paragard, I used the super ultra heavy tampons or whatever for like 8 days lol
2Patient Review
8/17/2022 The only benefit I experienced was that I did not get pregnant. However, the insertion process was extremely painful. The periods I experienced were also horrible and very painful. In addition, I bled so much that I became iron deficient and dizzy. Intercourse was also quite painful. Overall, I would NOT recommend this product to anyone.
1.3Patient Review
7/14/2022 My experience with a copper IUD was really terrible. It caused me all sorts of problems like daily pain, brain fog, and severe food sensitivities. My body eventually expelled it, but not completely so I had to have surgery to get the rest of it out.
1Patient Review
6/15/2022 The pain three days after insertion was unbearable. It was worse than childbirth contractions. I had to get it removed on May 11th and since then, I've been constantly bleeding. It's very draining both physically and emotionally. Do not get this form of birth control!
1Patient Review
7/28/2022 I had a really negative experience with the Copper IUD. The cramping after it was fitted was terrible, and I've been dealing with non-stop flooding for three weeks now. My surgery is removing it tomorrow, and I'm just hoping that things will go back to normal afterwards.
Patient Q&A Section about paragard t 380a
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is ParaGard T 380A?
"The ParaGard device is a T-shaped plastic frame that is inserted into the uterus and can provide long-term birth control (contraception). It is a nonhormonal IUD option."
Answered by AI
What is 380A Copper T?
"It is also one of the cheapest IUDs .
The Pregna Copper T 380A / Copper t Intrauterine device is a safe and trustworthy birth control device that can be used for up to 10 years without having to worry about unwanted pregnancy. There are many advantages to using this device, including its reliability, safety, and easy of use, as well as its affordability."
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What is IUD 380A?
"1995 Sep;52(3):169-75
The TCu 380A IUD is a contraceptive method that can be reversed and is permanent for women over 35 years of age."
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